On Jun 30, 9:52=A0am, Ryan Spicer <ryanspi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi all,
> =A0 I've seen a lot of interesting discussion on this group re:
> improving skills and safety, so I thought I'd ask this here: I'm
> currently training for my private pilot glider ticket, starting from
> zero. =A0I have about 12hrs in my logbook over 43 flights, about a third
> of which are solo. I did initial training in a 2-33 and my instructor
> recently checked me out in the 1-26, which I'm loving. =A0I have a great
> instructor, insofar as I'm capable of judging such things, and I'm not
> worried about passing the practical, but here's the question:
>
> Beyond reading the Knauff books and seeking continuing instruction,
> what recommendations does the group have for continuing to improve
> skills and be better, safer pilot after I pass the practical? I'm
> almost certainly going to continue training, =A0start learning what I
> need to know to fly XC, and work on the SSA badges. I've seen what
> looks like some good advice in some recent threads, and I'm certainly
> looking for more. I know my CFIG is the first and best point of
> contact for all these things, but I'm always in favor of getting more
> information when possible. =A0So what are the things you wish you'd
> known at this point in your soaring career?
>
> Also, I've searched for the Knauff books on Amazon, and they appear to
> be out of print. Is this correct? If so, is my best bet to purchase
> them through Amazon used, or are there other vendors that are
> preferred?
Contrary to much of the advice proferred here, I think you need to
concentrate on local flights and build up your skill levels before
attempting any XC flights. Flying XC assumes that you ALREADY have the
fundamental soaring skills down pat, and can devote a large part of
your attention on things flight planning, weather prediction, route
planning, landout monitoring, etc.
Look at it this way: you will not be punished for being over-prepared
prior to XC flight, but you sure as hell will be if you are under-
prepared.
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